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Courses for Carers - Far Eastern Philosophy and Wellbeing Course

Course code: P04293

Subject area: Courses for Carers

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

15:00 - 16:15

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

23rd Feb 2026 - 23rd Mar 2026

Course location:

Online

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

This online course provides an opportunity for carers to explore a sense of wellbeing through ideals and concepts from Far Eastern Philosophies. You will learn experiential exercises, for example, simple meditation techniques, simple reflexology, from the engagement with literature and the reflective history of the Far East.
The programme aims to offer a variety of reflective techniques to bring an awareness of the importance of meaning in our life to wellbeing and health. The core concept of the course is to bring about eudaimonic wellbeing in our lives.

Some religious concepts from Far Eastern culture will be illustrated although Asian religion is not the foci. The course infers the tradition of eudaimonia from a variety of angles, with simple experimental exercises:

• Listening Skills – communicate with our body/feelings (simple hand reflexology)

• Life Cycle – reflection on who we are and birth story (simple breathing technique)

• Zen Concept – an invitation to the simple life and eastern diet (simple healthy snack idea)

• Feng Shui Concept – finding energy forces from surrounding environment (adding Feng Shui touch by your entrance)

• Chi Energy – Life energy runs our body (simple chi exercise)

By participating in this course participants will have the opportunity to:

• Identify different experimental exercises influenced by Far Eastern philosophies

• Explore different approaches to wellbeing through various Asian traditions

• Participate in simple meditation techniques

The course will be held online using Teams and your tutor will email you calendar invites prior to classes.

What next?
Enrol on another of the Courses for Carers that we offer.
Entry criteria
This course is provided as part of the Courses for Carers programme that has been developed in partnership with Action for Carers. It is specifically for unpaid carers who are looking after someone who has a long-term illness, special need, or impairment.
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£0.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£0.00

Learning & method assessment
The tutor will provide a demonstration followed by learner participation and experimentation. The tutor will offer one-to-one support throughout the course and provide feedback.

As this is a non-accredited course, there is no formal qualification. However, you will be required to measure your progress by completing a RARPA form which represents the Recognition and Recording of your Progress and Achievement.